

Sony VX‑1
The Sony VX‑1 (also known in some markets as the CCD‑VX3) is a high‑end Hi‑8/analog 3‑CCD camcorder from Sony’s classic VX series, prized for its rich colour reproduction and robust imaging performance. Built as a prosumer model, it delivers accurate colour, manual exposure and focus controls, and a solid ergonomic design that influenced later MiniDV classics like the VX1000.
Recording format:
Hi‑8 (analog tape)
Imaging system:
Three 1/3″ CCD sensors
Lens:
Optical zoom (standard prosumer range)
Power supply:
Rechargeable Sony NP‑series battery
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